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Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

A simple and quick family recipe for quesadillas filled with shredded chicken and melted cheese, served with sour cream and salsa. These crispy, cheesy delights are perfect for a quick meal or a fun appetizer.

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Difficulty
easy
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
10 min
Rest time
- min
Servings
4
Method
stovetop
Cuisine
mexicaine
Category
-
Visibility
Public

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • medium tortillas 8 units
  • cooked shredded chicken 2 cups
  • shredded cheddar/mozzarella cheese 2 cups
  • corn or diced bell pepper (optional) a little
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • sour cream for serving
  • mild salsa for serving

Preparation

  1. 1
    Mix the chicken with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. 2
    Place cheese and chicken on one tortilla, then cover with a second tortilla.
  3. 3
    Cook in a pan for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. 4
    Cut the quesadillas into wedges.
  5. 5
    Serve with sour cream and mild salsa on the side.
Chef's Notes & Tips

You can add corn or bell peppers for extra texture. Monitor cooking closely to achieve a crispy tortilla without burning the cheese.

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Nutritional information
550
kcal
Calories
35g
 
Protein
42g
 
Carbs
28g
 
Fat
3g
 
Fiber
850mg
 
Sodium
per serving
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Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

A simple and quick family recipe for quesadillas filled with shredded chicken and melted cheese, served with sour cream and salsa. These crispy, cheesy delights are perfect for a quick meal or a fun appetizer.
Difficulty
easy
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
10 min
Rest time
- min
Servings
4
Method
stovetop
Cuisine
mexicaine
Category
-
Visibility
Public
Ingredients (4 servings)
  • medium tortillas 8 units
  • cooked shredded chicken 2 cups
  • shredded cheddar/mozzarella cheese 2 cups
  • corn or diced bell pepper (optional) a little
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • sour cream for serving
  • mild salsa for serving
Preparation
  1. Mix the chicken with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Place cheese and chicken on one tortilla, then cover with a second tortilla.
  3. Cook in a pan for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Cut the quesadillas into wedges.
  5. Serve with sour cream and mild salsa on the side.
Chef's Notes & Tips

You can add corn or bell peppers for extra texture. Monitor cooking closely to achieve a crispy tortilla without burning the cheese.

Nutritional information (per serving)
550 kcal
Calories
35g
Protein
42g
Carbs
28g
Fat
3g
Fiber
850mg
Sodium
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